Wendell Harvey Dozier, age 80, of Branson, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016, at home. Wendell was born May 14, 1936, in El Reno, Oklahoma, the son of Harvey and Marcella (Matson) Dozier. He was joined in marriage to Sandra (Archibald) Dozier on April 17, 1976. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks.

Wendell proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force Reserves and was proud to be a veteran. He also worked in management as a trainmaster with the railroad, where he retired. His bachelor of arts degree is from Phillips University, where he played golf and basketball on scholarship. In his leisure time, he enjoyed golfing, trout fishing and camping. Most importantly and most dear in his life was his love for his wife and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Gene Dozier, Robert Dozier and Richard Dozier.Wendell is survived by his loving wife Sandra of the home; a son, Wendell Scott Dozier and wife Keri of Islamorada, Florida; a daughter, Brenda Quinn of Tucson, Arizona; four grandchildren, Rebecca Oliphant, Jacob Scott Dozier, Andrew Quinn and Matthew Quinn; and four great-grandchildren, Tyler Oliphant, McKenzie Quinn, Madelyn Quinn and William Quinn.

Services will be planned for a later time. Memorial contributions in memory of Wendell Dozier may be made to Hospice Compassus.